Full Description
Chef Daniel Orr spent years working in high-stress Manhattan kitchens before shifting gears and heading to the calm, turquoise waters of Anguilla in the British West Indies. Ever the student of world cuisine and an expert in combining the best of his local environment and global training, Orr unleashes the flavors of the island with his inspired dishes in Paradise Kitchen. Tales of island culture, local traditions, and personal discoveries add flavor to the chef's recipes for morning, midday, and evening meals, including tapas. Orr's innovative drink recipes using local fruits, spices, and herbs carry you through the day—from morning smoothies to sunset cocktails, after-dinner teas and flavored rums. Cookbook, memoir, and travel guide, this delightful book invites home cooks to savor the culinary joys of the Caribbean.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Finding Paradise
Caribbean Food Glossary
1. Breakfast at the Beach
2. Sunrise Shakes and Smoothies
3. Soups and Salads to Beat the Heat
4. Energize Your Afternoons: Anytime Energizing Vegetable Juices
5. Tango with Tapas
6. Caribbean Cocktails
7. Homemade Flavored Rums
8. Island Starters
9. Liming It Up under Pressure: Making Your Gramma's Pressure Cooker Your Friend
10. Fish: Brain Food
11. Grilled Lobster 101
12. Cooking for Carnivores: Getting to the Meat of It
13. Sides and Accompaniments
14. Caribbean Condiments: Making Every Day Extraordinary
15. Bush Teas
16. Sunny Sweets
17. Recipes for the Body
Appendixes
The Perfect Storm: How to Prepare for a Hurricane
From One Island to Another: Daniel Orr's Article from the Anguillian
Index
